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West Tenn. sheriffs back citizens with carry permits

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Incidents such as the deadly shooting in California and another in Chattanooga months before are forcing politicians to pull the trigger on the topic of gun control.…

Hundreds attend Lexington Christmas parade

LEXINGTON, Tenn.-Bright lights and loud noises brought the spirit of Christmas to Henderson County, Monday night. Fire trucks, floats and marching bands made their way through the town for the annual…

Deputies: Man arrested, charged with road rage

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-The Weakley County Sheriff's Department said a man was charged after a road rage incident late last week. Investigators said Christopher Wilson, 32, was arrested on a charge of…

No bids submitted in Haslam's parks privatization plan

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's effort to outsource hospitality operations at 11 state parks has failed to draw any interest from private vendors. Haslam has long cited the operation of park services like restaurants, golf courses, inns…

Brownsville man credits officers with saving his life

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Brownsville man says he owes his life to two Brownsville officers who came to his rescue.

Brownsville museum recognized for legacy as historic African American school

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local museum is recognized as one of West Tennessee's most historic African American schools. The Dunbar Carver Museum in Brownsville and several other historic schools have been included in…

Local sheriffs encourage citizens to exercise gun rights

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Citing the shooting in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Firearms Association is asking sheriffs across the state to encourage their citizens with handgun permits to carry wherever they go. Gibson…

Raid on home lands Dresden man behind bars on drug charges

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing drug charges after a raid on his home reportedly yields cocaine and marijuana. Deputies took David Jones into custody Friday on drug charges after raiding…

Longtime USJ head football coach asked to step down

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime high school football coach — sometimes called the "godfather" of West Tennessee varsity football — has been asked to step down.

Weakley Co. deputies arrest two on drug charges

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies have arrested two suspected drug dealers after an investigation led to a drug dog allegedly finding drugs in a car.

Humboldt police seek leads in two weekend shootings

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Officers are asking for input from the public in their investigation of two early Sunday morning shootings, one of which left a man injured.